May weather forecast
Delphos, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Delphos, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and an average high of 69.6°F (20.9°C).

Temperature

Entering May, Delphos sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C) to an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C). Delphos encounters a steady low-temperature average of 53.1°F (11.7°C) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

In Delphos, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In Delphos, in May, during 17.8 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.9 rainfall days, and 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Delphos aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.7 snowfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Delphos, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Delphos, 69.6°F (20.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 53.1°F (11.7°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Delphos, during May, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Delphos aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Delphos have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Delphos have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Delphos, IA

Average temperature in May - Delphos, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Delphos, IA

Average pressure in May - Delphos, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Delphos, IA

Average wind speed in May - Delphos, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Delphos, IA

Average humidity in May - Delphos, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Delphos, IA

Average rainfall in May - Delphos, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Delphos, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Delphos, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Delphos, IA

Average snowfall in May - Delphos, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Delphos, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Delphos, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Delphos, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Delphos, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Delphos, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Delphos, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Delphos, IA

Average UV index in May - Delphos, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Delphos, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Delphos, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Delphos, IA

Average visibility in May - Delphos, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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